Bio: Schaefer, James (Rev.) – Accepts Position at St. Louis Catholic (Jun 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Schaefer. Burggraf

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 25 Jun 1975

The Rev. James F. Schaefer became the new pastor of Saint Louis Catholic Church Wednesday, June 18, 1975. He came here from Holy Rosary Parish at Lima. He succeeds Rev. Jacob Burggraf, who resigned his pastorate at Saint Louis Parish recently.

Father Schaefer was ordained May 1961 and has served Sacred Heart Parish in Marshfield, St. Anne’s in Wausau, St. Stephen’s in Stevens Point, and Holy Rosary Parish at Lima.

Father Schaefer was born in Buffalo County February 27, 1935. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schaefer. He received his high school and philosophy education at Holy Crosse Seminary in La Crosse. His theology training was at St. John’s Seminary, Collegeville, Minnesota.